Harvey Weinstein, the veteran Hollywood producer, is expected to turn himself in to authorities Friday in connection with a sex-crimes investigation, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Mr. Weinstein is expected to face charges in connection with Lucia Evans, who has alleged that Mr. Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex on him in New York City in 2004 when she was an aspiring actress, according to a law-enforcement official familiar with the matter. The official said there could be other allegations connected...

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